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19 Cards in this Set
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problems in assessing public opinion
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Knowledge of the issues- may give opinion but migt not be educated on the issues
Wording of the question- can influence an answer Opinions can change dramatically over time- they change bc we learn new things |
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Dimensions of public opinion
Intensity |
How strongly the person feels about the issue determines priority
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dimensions of public opinion
Saliency |
how it effects you directly and personally
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dimensions of public opinion
Stability |
having a strongly held belief that cant be changed
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dimensions of public opinion
direction |
for or against an issue how you feel
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The orgins of political attitudes
family |
begins political socialization
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The orgins of political attitudes
religion |
differrent religions tend to vote for certain parties
Jewish -democrats Catholic-democrats (generally) |
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The orgins of political attitudes
gender |
equal on abortion
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The orgins of political attitudes
education |
college students versus general public - college is more independent
prestigous universities versus community colleges seniors vs 1st year students |
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The orgins of political attitudes
Race |
african Americans mostly democrats
Similarities & differences- both support use of police, prayer, school, abortion |
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The orgins of political attitudes
Geographic region |
where you grew up effects your opinions
conservative here |
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Political Culture
Individual Liberty |
individual liberty
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Political Culture
individual responsibility |
responsible for our own resposibility
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Political Culture
Equality |
political- one person, one vote
economic- everyone same level of wealth |
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Political Culture
Faith in Democracy |
way to go other than communism.. etc
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Political Culture
Civic Duty (public services) |
voting, helping other, .. etc
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Political Culture
political efficacy |
belief in our ability to influence out system, and it works
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Political Culture
ploitical tolerance |
tolerant of others views and beliefs, we have a black president
(we are less tolerant of groups who are intolerant) |
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Political Culture
trust in govt. |
we need to beleive our govt. is out for our bes interest
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